If the journalism in this article is correct Keith, then FGW is at least 85 years old ... !!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-33154429 "The First Great Western﻿ carriage was placed on a site near Helston in Cornwall in 1930" Lovely story either way though. Kind regards, Martin. Yes I spotted that too, Martin, but many thanks for passing it on for us all to enjoy, and smile.